Diarrhea is a common physical abnormality in daily life, which may be caused by catching a cold, eating the wrong food, or consuming spoiled food. It is also common for children to have diarrhea, and it is important to pay attention to their diet during this period. Can a child eat carrots when diarrhea occurs?
When a child has diarrhea, the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract is damaged to a certain extent, and the absorption and digestion functions of the gastrointestinal tract become relatively poor. The microbial community in the gastrointestinal tract also becomes very unstable. Carrots have the effect of promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis. If a child eats carrots during diarrhea, it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and worsen the symptoms of diarrhea. Therefore, children should not eat carrots when diarrhea occurs.
When children have diarrhea, they should eat more fruits because fruits have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on diarrhea, but they should also be eaten selectively. Fruits that can be eaten when having diarrhea include apples, pomegranates, etc. The fruits that cannot be eaten are pears, bananas, watermelons, etc. You can cut the apple into small pieces and boil it in water for about 3-5 minutes without adding anything.
During the period of diarrhea, children should focus on the food they digest. You can add salt to the porridge for children, and be careful not to put meat. Because meat can increase the burden on the digestive system and worsen the symptoms of diarrhea. Usually, the diet should be light two or three days after diarrhea. White porridge is a good choice because it can maintain the intestines and stomach.
